By Stellamaris Ashinze

The Association of Mobile Communication Device Technicians of Nigeria (AMCODET) on Thursday called on the government to install CCTV cameras in Computer Village to enhance security.

The AMCODET President, Mr Kehinde Apara, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

Apara said that lack of security infrastructure in the village had made it vulnerable to various security breaches.

He said that the association’s concern followed a recent explosion in the village, which injured several people.

According to him, the explosion occurred when a parcel containing an explosive device was opened at a shop in the village.

“AMCODET has approached other stakeholders on the issue to improve security in the village and has proposed the installation of solar-powered CCTV cameras at the entrance of the village.

“I also think that government can be of great help in this regard to avoid breakdown of law and order,’’ he said.

Apara also emphasised the need for self security, especially for phone technicians when they unlock phones.

He said that the association was putting measures in place to mandate customers to provide evidence or consent form before unlocking phones to avoid security breaches.

According to him, this is to ensure safety of its members, some of whom have been victims of being in possession of stolen or controversial phones.

He called for the support of security agencies and other stakeholders in training members of the association on security measures. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman